Upcoming Events

The Soroptimist International Club of the Snyder, Union and Northumberland Counties, Inc. will hold it’s regular monthly dinner meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at The Masonic Building in Selingrove, PA. Our guest speaker is Susan Mathias, CEO Transitions. The SUN Soroptimist Club is an international volunteer service organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. We encourage any person who is interested in volunteering and becoming a member to contact any club member or by calling Diane Savidge at (570)837-2532 or dmsavidge@gmail.com.

Richfield Mennonite Church invites you to the fun at our Awana Clubs for ages 3 to 6th grade Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 8:00 pm September 10th–April 8th in Richfield PA (along Rt. 35). We also offer youth groups for 7th-12th grade and an adult Bible study. Some activities include game time, hayrides, pinewood derby, puppet shows, snacks, and much more. Any questions call the church office at 717 694-3490.

FOOTLOOSE The Musical will be presented at Lewisburg Area High School’s Alumni Auditorium, 815 Market Street, Lewisburg. March 5,6,7 at 7:30pm Tickets are $8 (general admission) and $10 (reserved) for all performances. Click here for more info and tickets

Mini Golf at The Rudy Gelnett Memorial Library in Selinsgrove! To Benefit Snyder County Libraries. March 6: 6:30-9:30om–Adults Only-$30 per person or $50 per couple. Refreshments will be available from Selinsgrove Brew Pub and Shade Mountain Winery. Two complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks per person and appetizers will be provided. March 7: 10a-3p–All Ages–$5 per person. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. The course will include all three floors of the Gelnett library! Tickets available at any of the four libraries and at the door. Click here for more info

FOOTLOOSE The Musical will be presented at Lewisburg Area High School’s Alumni Auditorium, 815 Market Street, Lewisburg. March 5,6,7 at 7:30pm Tickets are $8 (general admission) and $10 (reserved) for all performances. Click here for more info and tickets

Powder Puff Football Tournament at the MACC Sunday, March 7, 2015 Teams of six at $60 per team. Must be 13 or older to be eligible. Register by Friday, February 27, 2015 *Prizes will be awarded* Time to be determined

BB injury, plus vet’s injuries, hamper family

TURBOTVILLE — A BB gun shot to the eye has been the toughest obstacle for a Turbotville man and his family to overcome. Before his injury, which came from a 6-year-old playing with the gun, the husband had worked at Muncy Home, but now he can’t work at all. His wife, who asked that her family’s name not be published, said her husband also suffers from back and neck injuries related to his time in the military.

He is a veteran of Desert Storm I and Desert Storm II.

The family applied for food stamps, but was turned down because the husband’s military pension brings them slightly over the limit required by the program. Meanwhile, the pension is their main source of income. “Believe me, you can’t live very much on that,” the wife said.

She stays at home to help raise their two children, an 11-year-old and a 16-year-old. The eldest child is bipolar and has ADHD. The wife’s daughter, who is 20, bipolar and pregnant, will be coming to live with the family soon as well.

The family has applied for help from the Salvation Army and is awaiting a letter saying what donations the couple and their children will receive.

“My kids would love things for Christmas, but they know we’re broke,” she said. “They just want to be happy.”

Despite all the hardships, the family keeps going, the wife said. “We’re still strong people,” she said.

The Needy Family Fund, sponsored by The Daily Item, Sunbury Broadcasting Corp. and Susquehanna Bank, raises money during the holidays to aid the Valley’s less fortunate. It is administered by Salvation Army citadels in Sunbury and Milton. Donations can be left with Susquehanna Bank offices in Sunbury, Selinsgrove,Milton, Lewisburg, Shamokin West, Shamokin East, Kulpmont,Mount Carmeland Pillow. (The Daily Item)